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Immune disorders Knowledge-Based Practice

Biology · Human Body & Physiology · Biology · Immune System

5 Biology practice questions on Immune disorders. Questions that assess core concepts and understanding.

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  1. 1.

    Which of the following autoimmune disorders is characterized by the production of autoantibodies that bind to and block acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction?

    • A) Multiple sclerosis
    • B) Rheumatoid arthritis
    • C) Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • D) Myasthenia gravis
  2. 2.

    Which specific immune cell population is selectively targeted and progressively depleted by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)?

    • A) Cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CD8+ T cells)
    • B) Natural killer cells
    • C) Neutrophils
    • D) Helper T lymphocytes (CD4+ T cells)
  3. 3.

    Which of the following immune disorders is an inherited condition characterized by a severe developmental failure affecting both T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes?

    • A) Systemic lupus erythematosus
    • B) Bruton agammaglobulinemia
    • C) DiGeorge syndrome
    • D) Severe combined immunodeficiency
  4. 4.

    In an immediate (type I) hypersensitivity reaction, which class of antibodies binds to high-affinity receptors on mast cells and triggers degranulation upon re-exposure to an allergen?

    • A) IgE
    • B) IgG
    • C) IgM
    • D) IgA
  5. 5.

    Which of the following disorders is classified as an autoimmune disease in which the immune system targets and damages the body's own tissues?

    • A) Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
    • B) Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
    • C) Rheumatoid arthritis
    • D) Allergic rhinitis

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